In this episode Andrew sits down with Mirabel Brow, a chemistry student at University of London. Mirabel's academic achievements are extraordinary by any standards, but when considering Mirabel has dyslexia, dyspraxia, and autism, they are even more phenomenal.

In the episode, Mirabel tells Andrew of the incredible influence her mother had on her education and how Mirabel’s precocious mindset enabled her to both succeed and exceed in school. Andrew and Mirabel get under the skin of neurodivergence, discussing the common overlap of different conditions, how each poses a unique set of strengths, and what needs to be done to get the most out of neurodiverse students.   

Top quotes

“Once I was assessed I knew I wasn’t stupid.” - Mirabel Brow

“I’m not a diagnosis; I’m a person.” - Mirabel Brow

“You can just leave school and get a job. You don’t have to worry. Everyone’s journey is different” - Andrew Kitley

“One in five people are dyslexic.” - Mirabel Brow

About The Guest

Mirabel Brow is a chemistry student from University College London. Mirabel had chronic dyslexia growing up, and as a child she was told she wouldn’t be able to read until age 11. Mirabel also has dyspraxia and is on the autism spectrum.

Although initially she found school challenging, her parents capitalised on the precocious and diligent child. She took extra work home and spent summers practising her reading and writing. By her teens, Mirabel was flourishing academically and would go on to study chemistry at University College London. She is currently president of the Art Society and plans to specialise in inorganic chemistry. 

Resources

https://www.kitall.co.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirabel-brow?originalSubdomain=uk

https://www.onefineplay.com/

About The Host

The Invisible Gift is hosted by entrepreneur and dyslexic, Andrew Kitley. With twenty years experience, Andrew Kitley has worked his way up the metaphorical and literal ladder to become Managing Director of Kitall: an engineering firm.

Under Andrew's guidance, Kitall is now one of the most sought after names to complete complex engineering projects in the UK. In each episode of The Invisible Gift, Andrew seeks the advice & inspiration of a fellow trailblazer who has defied the odds to achieve the extraordinary - turning the challenge of dyslexia into a gift.